Question

(b) If 36, x, 16 are in continued proportion,
find x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

∵ 36, x, 16 are in continued proportion

36 : x :: x : 16

36*16 :: x*x

576 = $x^{2}$

$x^{2}$ =576

x  = $\sqrt[2]{576}$

x = 24