How far from its center should a grapefruit with a 5-inch diameter be sliced in order that both circular sections have the same radius as the two halves of a perfectly sliced orange with a 4-inch diameter?

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How far from its center should a grapefruit with a 5-inch diameter be sliced in order that both circular sections have the same radius as the two halves of a perfectly sliced orange with a 4-inch diameter?

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