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Cabinet in a Closet.

"This is probably very basic math, but I can’t figure it out. I’m trying to determine how many inches this cabinet needs to complete the turn to sit against the back white wall. Cabinet is 32” at its widest point. Opening between walls is 32.5” at narrowest point (between baseboards)."

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