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A can of tuna has a shape similar to the shape of a large water take the can of tuna has a diameter of 3 inches and a height of 2 inches the water tank has a diameter of 6 yards what is the height of the water tank in both inches in yards

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Convert yad to inch

6 yards =36 inches
2/3=x/36
X=24 inches
4 yards
User Alejandro Babio
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6 yards = 216 inches

make a proportion and cross multiply:

3/216 = 2/x
*cross multiply*
3x = 216(2)

x = 144 inches or 4 yards
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