MHB Prove Triangle Inequality: $\frac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4b^3+4c^3}}+...<2$

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The discussion focuses on proving the inequality involving the side lengths of a triangle, specifically the expression $\dfrac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4b^3+4c^3}}+\dfrac{b}{\sqrt[3]{4c^3+4a^3}}+\dfrac{c}{\sqrt[3]{4a^3+4b^3}}<2$. Participants explore various mathematical approaches and techniques to establish the validity of this inequality. The proof hinges on properties of triangle side lengths and the application of inequalities such as the AM-GM inequality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ensuring the conditions of the triangle inequality are met throughout the proof. Ultimately, the goal is to demonstrate that the sum of the fractions remains less than 2 for any valid triangle side lengths.
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Let $a,\,b$ and $c$ be the side lengths of a triangle. Prove that $\dfrac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4b^3+4c^3}}+\dfrac{c}{\sqrt[3]{4a^3+4b^3}}+\dfrac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4b^3+4c^3}}<2$.
 
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Since $\dfrac{b^3+c^3}{2}\ge \left(\dfrac{b+c}{2}\right)^2$, we have

$\sqrt[3]{4(b^3+c^3)}\ge b+c$.

From $b+c>a$, it follows that $2(b+c)>a+b+c$. Thus

$\dfrac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4(b^3+c^3)}}<\dfrac{a}{b+c}<\dfrac{2a}{a+b+c}$

Therefore

$\displaystyle \sum_{\text{cyclic}}\dfrac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4(b^3+c^3)}}<\sum_{\text{cyclic}}\dfrac{2a}{a+b+c}=2$
 
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