A boat is traveling in the water at 30 mph in a direction of N20∘E (that is, 20∘ east of north). A strong current is moving at 15 mph in a direction of N45∘E. How many degrees east of north is the new direction of the boat? (Round to two decimal places.)

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A boat is traveling in the water at 30 mph in a direction of N20∘E (that is, 20∘ east of north). A strong current is moving at 15 mph in a direction of N45∘E. How many degrees east of north is the new direction of the boat? (Round to two decimal places.)

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