Where is the 5.50 N force applied along the meter stick?

In summary, a meter stick is pinned to a table and can freely rotate in a plane parallel to the table. Two forces are applied to the stick, with one having a magnitude of 1.90 N and acting perpendicularly to the length of the stick at the free end, and the other having a magnitude of 5.50 N and acting at a 27 degree angle with respect to the length of the stick. The problem states that the net torque is zero, and asks where along the stick the 5.50 N force is applied. Using the given information, it can be determined that the 5.50 N force is applied at a distance of 5.02 cm from the pinned end of the stick.
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One end of a meter stick is pinned to a table, so the stick can rotate freely in a plane parallel to the tabletop. Two forces, both parallel to the tabletop, are applied to the stick in such a way that the net torque is zero. One force has a magnitude of 1.90 N and is applied perpendicular to the length of the stick at the free end. The other force has a magnitude of 5.50 N and acts at a 27 degree angle with respect to the length of the stick. Where along the stick is the 5.50 N force apllied? Express this distance with respect to the end that is pinned.
 
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sorry about that, but I figured out the problem on my own and the other question i had too.
 

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