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