In the diagram, A, B and D are fixed points such that AB=25 cmAB = 25\text{ cm}, AD=35 cmAD = 35\text{ cm} and angle BAD=90∘BAD = 90^\circ. Angle BAC=θBAC = \theta and can vary. ACAC is perpendicular to BCBC, EAEA is perpendicular to ACAC, and DEDE is perpendicular to EAEA.

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    When θ=20∘\theta = 20^\circ, find the coordinates of the point of contact for which the line is a tangent to the curve.

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