A spherical water tank holds 7,500 ft3 of water. What is the diameter of the tank?

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Christopher Altman · Answer 1 · 2023-11-27T19:15:06+0000

Answer: 2r=d

d=24.28590063

Explanation:

vsphere=4/3pir^3

7500=4/3pir^3

times both sides by 3

22500=4pir^3

divide both sides by 4

5625=pir^3

divide bot sides by pi

1790.4931=r^3

cube root both sides

12.142950=r

2r=d

d=24.28590063 ft