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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`
⇒ 9x2 = 16
⇒ x2 = `16/9`
⇒ x = `4/3`
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