An isosceles trapezoid has a perimeter of 40 m and an altitude of 2 m. Its two bases have a ratio of 2 is to 3. What is the length of one of the diagonals of the trapezoid? Express your answer 1 decimal place.

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An isosceles trapezoid has a perimeter of 40 m and an altitude of 2 m. Its two bases have a ratio of 2 is to 3. What is the length of one of the diagonals of the trapezoid? Express your answer 1 decimal place.

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