Calculate Density of Solid Object Floating in Water

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Homework Statement


A solid object floats with 54% of its volume beneath the surface of the water. What is the object’s density? Give answer in g/cm3.


Homework Equations


Density = mass/ volume


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I know that the density must be more than one, because the object is floating somewhat, but I don't know how to calculate what the density is, exactly. If anyone has a better formula for this problem, I'd much appreciate it.
 
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Hint: what is the density of water? And what does it mean when something is floating on water?
 
If the density of water is one, and its floating, than it must be less than one?

How do I figure out exactly what it is, though? I don't have the mass or the exact density or the volume, so my formula is useless...