Hello I am confused calculating torque

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The discussion centers on calculating torque about a hinge point for a system involving a 50 kg weight and specified link distances. The user is seeking urgent assistance with the torque calculation, which requires understanding the forces acting on the links and their respective distances from the hinge point. The conversation emphasizes the importance of demonstrating prior work and understanding before seeking help, particularly in homework contexts.

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PLz find the attached image. Each link weight is given.

the 50 kg weight with link rotates about the red hinge point.

angle is as shown.

please help me out its urgent. need to calculate the torque about the red hinge point.
 

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You can assume link distances as black-x red-y and square: z x z
 
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