Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.60 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.42 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 32°, Cohesion = 11.76 kPa, and Surcharge = 9.32 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.60 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.42 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 32°, Cohesion = 11.76 kPa, and Surcharge = 9.32 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

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