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Water in a river flows with a component downstream (x-direction) of 6 m/s and a component across the stream (y-direction) of 4 m/s. A boat is attempting to cross the river. The velocity of the boat relative to the water is 20 m/s at an angle of 70 degrees with respect to the x-axis. Determine the velocity of the boat relative to the shore.
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