If the shrinkage ratio and shrinkage limit of a soil sample are 1.89 and 17.28, determine the specific gravity of the soil sample.

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If the shrinkage ratio and shrinkage limit of a soil sample are 1.89 and
17.28, determine the specific gravity of the soil sample.
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