The Radius

 The Problem:

A semi-circle is drawn to fit tightly inside a right-angled triangle with sides 3, 4 and 5, as shown:

What is the horizontal gap between the rightmost point of the triangle and the end of the diameter near to it?

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Last modified: June 18, 2007