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Substitute 49.98 for , 30 for , 5 for L, 25 for H, 26.57 for

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Calculate the value of L using the formula:

Substitute 89.93 for d , 25 for H, 26.57 for and :

Substitute 16.95 for L, 89.93 for d, 26.57 for and in

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Therefore, the rate of seepage is .

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