How Do You Become the Root User when You Forgot the Root Password?

Problem scenario
You cannot use sudo because a relevant .so file has been deleted. You do not know the root password, and you are using Fedora. What should you do?

Solution
Change the root password with a bootable DVD or USB drive with the .iso of Fedora. Boot to the DVD or USB drive. Then use these directions.

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