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The volume of a sphere is 972π ft³.

What is the radius of the sphere?

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User NicJ
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Set (4/3)*π*r^3 = 972π. So (4/3)r^3 = 972 => r^3 = 729 => r = 9ft

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Answer: 9 feet.

Explanation:

Let the radius of the sphere = x feet

Therefore, the volume of the sphere =
(4)/(3) \pi x^3

But, According to the question,

The volume of the sphere =
972\pi \text{ cubic feet }


(4)/(3) \pi x^3 = 972\pi


x^3 = 972* (3)/(4)


x^3 = (2916)/(4)


x^3 = 729


x =9

Thus, the radius of the sphere = 9 feet

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