function value = r8_sqrt_i4 ( i )

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%% R8_SQRT_I4 returns the square root of an I4 as an R8.
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%  Discussion:
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%    In MATLAB, this function doesn't really serve a useful purpose.
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%  Licensing:
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%    This code is distributed under the GNU LGPL license. 
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%  Modified:
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%    05 June 2012
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%  Author:
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%    John Burkardt
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%  Parameters:
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%    Input, integer I, the number whose square root is desired.
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%    Output, real R8_SQRT_I4, the value of sqrt(I).
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  value = sqrt ( i );

  return
end