The Critical Line – Volume 38

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The problem

Based on the below problem, solve for X.

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Volume 37 solution

Congratulations to Dan Mayoh, who accurately completed the block challenge! In doing so, Dan earned himself a $50 book voucher.

Here is the solution

The parallel slices from the front to the back are:

Front Slice Inner Slice Back Slice

 

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