A mechanical linkage is set at an obtuse angle ϕ\phiϕ. The equilibrium position of the linkage is determined by the equation
(4sinϕ+cosϕ)2+(2sinϕ−2cosϕ)2=10.4(4 \sin \phi + \cos \phi)^2 + (2 \sin \phi - 2 \cos \phi)^2 = 10.4(4sinϕ+cosϕ)2+(2sinϕ−2cosϕ)2=10.4
Find the exact value of sinϕ\sin \phisinϕ. Fully justify your answer.
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