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Three forces act through the point O in the directions shown in the figure in the attachment. The magnitudes of the forces are 15kN, 10kN and P. The resultant R acts at an angle of 10 degrees to Ox. Find the magnitudes of P and R.

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Three forces act through the point O in the directions shown in the figure below. The magnitudes of the forces are 15kN, 10kN and P. The resultant R acts at an angle of 10 degrees to Ox. Find the magnitudes of P and R.

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