Concentric circles

In the circle with diameter 19 cm is constructed chord 9 cm long. Calculate the radius of a concentric circle that touches this chord.

Correct result:

r =  8.3666 cm

Solution:

(19/2)2=r2+(9/2)2 r=(19/2)2−(9/2)2=8.3666 cm

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