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PROBLEM 71


A spherical ball is placed in a corner, touching both walls and the floor.  See figure on the left.  

What is the radius of the largest ball which fits into the corner behind the ball?  What is the length of the edge of the largest cube that fits into the corner behind the ball?  Of these two, which one has the largest volume?



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