
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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A rectangular table measures $12'$ in length and $9'$ in width and is currently placed against one side of a rectangular room. The owners desire to move the table to lay diagonally in the room. Determine the minimum length of the shorter side of the room, denoted as $S$, in feet, for the table to fit without tilting or taking it apart.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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