A cross-country runner moved 7.40 km in the direction 30.0º east of south, then 2.80 km in the direction 40.0°north of east and finally 5.20 km in the direction 22.0° west of north. What is the location of the runner from the starting point?

A cross-country runner moved 7.40 km in the direction 30.0º east of south, then 2.80 km in the direction 40.0°north of east and finally 5.20 km in the direction 22.0° west of north. What is the location of the runner from the starting point?

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