A 1" diameter line shaft, which is supported by frictionless pulleys at the ends, carries 2 pulleys.  The 10" diameter driver pulley is driven in a counter-clockwise direction, and its belt tensions are 25 lbs and 56 lbs.  The 2" diameter driven pulley has one of its belt tensions measured at 30 lbs. Calculate the missing belt tension.

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A 1" diameter line shaft, which is supported by frictionless pulleys at the ends, carries 2 pulleys.  The 10" diameter driver pulley is driven in a counter-clockwise direction, and its belt tensions are 25 lbs and 56 lbs.  The 2" diameter driven pulley has one of its belt tensions measured at 30 lbs.

Calculate the missing belt tension.

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