Determine the required cross sectional area of the cables

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A steel plate which is 1.5 m by 1.5 m and 30 mm thick is lifted by four cables attached to its corners that meet at a point that is 2 m above the plate. Determine the required cross sectional area of the cables if the stress in them is not to exceed 20MPa.

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