Finding magnitude & direction in equillibrium

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An object in equilibrium has three forces exerted on it. A 28-N force acts at 90°, and a 65-N force acts at 60°. What is the magnitude and direction of the third force?

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If the object is in equilibrium, its not accelerating in any of the referred/assumed directions. The net force should sum to 0N in all such directions.
 
Gear300 said:
If the object is in equilibrium, its not accelerating in any of the referred/assumed directions. The net force should sum to 0N in all such directions.

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