If x2, 4 and 9 are in continued proportion, find x.

If x², 4 and 9 are in continued proportion, find x.

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Given x², 4 and 9 are in continued proportion

`∴ x^2/4 = 4/9`

`=> 9x^2 = 16`

`=> x^2 = 16/9`

`=> x = 4/3`

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion (Including Properties and Uses) - Exercise 7 (B) [Page 94]

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