SOLUTION: Hello! In this question, there is a circle inscribed in a square with a width of 4cm. Find the radius of a circle tangent to the circle and two edges of the square.

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Question 476036: Hello! In this question, there is a circle inscribed in a square with a width of 4cm. Find the radius of a circle tangent to the circle and two edges of the square.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2 the diagonal, from the center to the corner, is 2sqrt%282%29 cm
From the center to the circle is 2 cm
The diameter of the small circle = 2sqrt%282%29+-+2 cm
Its radius = sqrt%282%29+-+1 cm
=~ 0.414 cm
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