SOLUTION: A rectangular packing box measures 24" by 18" by 15". Will an umbrella 32" long fit into this box?

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Question 1015453: A rectangular packing box measures 24" by 18" by
15". Will an umbrella 32" long fit into this
box?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A rectangular packing box measures 24" by 18" by
15". Will an umbrella 32" long fit into this
box?
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The diagonal d = sqrt(24^2 + 18^2 + 15^2)
d = sqrt(1125)
d =~ 33.54"
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Probably, but not if the diameter of the umbrella is too large.
Calculating the max diameter that will fit is more difficult.
This problem assumes the umbrella is just a line.