The altitude of a hang glider is increasing at a rate of 4.08 m/s. At the same time, the shadow of the glider moves along the ground at a speed of 18.5 m/s when the sun is directly overhead. Find the magnitude of the glider's velocity.

The altitude of a hang glider is increasing at a rate of 4.08 m/s. At the same time, the shadow of the glider moves along the ground at a speed of 18.5 m/s when the sun is directly overhead. Find the magnitude of the glider's velocity.

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