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the surface area of this sphere is 4,069.44 
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Answer:

Surface area of the sphere = \(4069.44 in^2\)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given is a sphere which has diameter of 36 inches.

Let us find radius of the sphere.

Radius of the sphere = \(\frac{36}{2} =18 inches\)

Surface area of the sphere = \(4\pi r^2\)

Substitute the value of r in the formula to get

\(SA = 4(3.14)(18^2)\\\)

\(=4069.44 in^2\)

Surface area of the sphere = \(4069.44 in^2\)