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The base dimensions of a right rectangular prism are 6 inches by 8 inches and the height is 24 inches. What is the length of the largest stick that can be placed inside the prism?

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Given, l = 8 inches

b= 6 inches

h = 24 inches

Therefore, diagonal  

                              $$ = sqrt  l^2 + b^2 +h^2 $$\$$ $$ = sqrt 65 +36+ 576 $$\$$ $$= sqrt676$$\$$ $$= 26$$

Hence, largest stick = 26 inches

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