Answer
$$l=32$$
Work Step by Step
We know the Pythagorean Theorem, which states:
$$ a^2+b^2=c^2$$
Thus, we see that the given side is:
$$l=\sqrt{40^2-24^2} \\ l=\sqrt{1024} \\ l=32$$
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