SOLUTION: The volume of a sphere can be given by the formula V=4.18879r^3. You have to design a spherical container that will hold volume of 55 cubic inches. What should the radius of your c

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Question 183236: The volume of a sphere can be given by the formula V=4.18879r^3. You have to design a spherical container that will hold volume of 55 cubic inches. What should the radius of your container be ?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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The problem gives the volume as:
V=4.18879r^3
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Plug in the desired volume and solve for r:
55=4.18879r^3
13.1303=r^3
2.35916 inches = r