A 45 cm x 45 cm square plate ABCD of uniform thickness is supported by three vertical strings. The first string is located at B, the second is located 15 cm from A alongside AD and the third is at the point midway of side CD. What percent of the load is carried by the second support?

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A 45 cm x 45 cm square plate ABCD of uniform thickness is supported by three vertical strings. The first string is located at B, the second is located 15 cm from A alongside AD and the third is at the point midway of side CD. What percent of the load is carried by the second support?

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