1. **State the problem:** We need to find the radius $r$ of a circular aquarium tank.
2. **Analyze the given information:** The diameter is divided into two radii $r$ and $r$, so the diameter is $2r$.
3. **Use the right triangle formed:** The triangle has hypotenuse 35 ft and one leg 14 ft. The other leg is the radius $r$ minus 14 ft (since the leg from E to C is 14 ft, and the radius extends from center to edge).
4. **Apply the Pythagorean theorem:**
$$35^2 = 14^2 + r^2$$
5. **Calculate:**
$$1225 = 196 + r^2$$
6. **Isolate $r^2$:**
$$r^2 = 1225 - 196$$
$$r^2 = 1029$$
7. **Find $r$ by taking the square root:**
$$r = \sqrt{1029} \approx 32.08$$
8. **Final answer:** The radius of the aquarium tank is approximately 32.08 feet.
Aquarium Radius 532628
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