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Calculate the velocity of sound in moist air at `27^(@)C` and `0.7 m` pressure. The dew point is `15^(@)C`. The saturated vapour pressure at `15^(@)C` is `17 mm` of mercury and velocity of sound at `0^(@)C` in dry air is `330 m s^(-1)`.

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