A circle having a radius of 4 cm is inscribed in a square section. Compute the radius (cm) of the smaller circle inside the square which is tangent to two sides of the square and also to the bigger circle which is inscribed in the square.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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A circle having a radius of 4 cm is inscribed in a square section. Compute the radius (cm) of the smaller circle inside the square which is tangent to two sides of the square and also to the bigger circle which is inscribed in the square.
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