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On 11 February your 1832 zone time DR position is LONG 110°52.6' W.  At that time you observe Polaris with a sextant altitude (hs) of 26°19.8'.  The chronometer time of the sight is 01h 34m 56s, and the chronometer error is 02m  16s fast. The index error is 2.7' off the arc, and the height of eye is 60.2 feet.  What is your latitude by Polaris?

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