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A prism is found to give a minimum deviation of `51^(@)`. The same prism gives a deviation of `62^(@)48'` for two values of the angles of incidence `40^(@)6`' and `82^(@)42'`. Determine the refracting angle of the prism and the refractive index of the prism material.

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