4. A block of wood floats in water with 6 inches projecting above the water surface. If the same block were placed in alcohol with a specific gravity of 0.82, the block would project 4 inches above the surface of the alcohol. Determine the specific gravity of the wood block.

4. A block of wood floats in water with 6 inches projecting above the water surface. If the same block were placed in alcohol with a specific gravity of 0.82, the block would project 4 inches above the surface of the alcohol. Determine the specific gravity of the wood block.

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