Vector A = <-13, -9, 2> in spherical coordinate system at P(12, 12, 8).   What is the magnitude of vector A in the "rho" direction in the cylindrical coordinate system at P? (Compute up to 4 decimal places)

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Vector A = <-13, -9, 2> in spherical coordinate system at P(12, 12, 8).   What is the magnitude of vector A in the "rho" direction in the cylindrical coordinate system at P? (Compute up to 4 decimal places)

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