 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The initial and final slopes from part (i) are $(1+\alpha)^{-1/3}$ and $(1+\alpha)^{-1/2}$. The prescribed ratio gives
$$
(1+\alpha)^{-1/2}=\frac12(1+\alpha)^{-1/3}
\quad\Longleftrightarrow\quad
(1+\alpha)^{1/6}=2.
$$
Consequently
$$
\boxed{\alpha=63}.
$$

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