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If x^(2), `4` and `9` are in continued proprotion, find `x`.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the value of \( x \) given that \( x^2 \), \( 4 \), and \( 9 \) are in continued proportion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Continued Proportion**: If three quantities \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) are in continued proportion, then the relationship can be expressed as: \[ \frac{a}{b} = \frac{b}{c} \] This implies that the product of the extremes equals the product of the means: \[ a \cdot c = b^2 \] 2. **Identifying the Terms**: Here, we have: - \( a = x^2 \) - \( b = 4 \) - \( c = 9 \) 3. **Setting Up the Equation**: According to the property of continued proportion: \[ x^2 \cdot 9 = 4^2 \] 4. **Calculating \( 4^2 \)**: We know that: \[ 4^2 = 16 \] So, we can rewrite the equation as: \[ x^2 \cdot 9 = 16 \] 5. **Solving for \( x^2 \)**: To isolate \( x^2 \), divide both sides by \( 9 \): \[ x^2 = \frac{16}{9} \] 6. **Finding \( x \)**: To find \( x \), take the square root of both sides: \[ x = \sqrt{\frac{16}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{16}}{\sqrt{9}} = \frac{4}{3} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the value of \( x \) is: \[ x = \frac{4}{3} \]
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