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                       a.  The middle of the arch of the foot
                       b.  The widest part of the foot
                       c.  The base of the toe line and big toe


                          The  top  of  the  toe  line  and  base  of  the
                          “index” toe





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                                                                                   https://www.goldennumber.net/human-



                                                              4.  Shells.  Snail  shells  and  nautilus  shells
                                                       follow  the  logarithmic  spiral,  as  does  the
                                                       cochlea of the inner ear. It can also be seen in
                                                       the  horns  of  certain  goats,  and  the  shape  of
                                                       certain spider’s webs.





                          5. Spiral Galaxies. Spiral galaxies are the
                   most common galaxy shape. The Milky Way
                   has  several  spiral  arms,  each  of  them  a
                   logarithmic spiral of about 12 degrees.



                          6.  Hurricanes.  The  powerful  swirls  of
                   hurricane     also    match       the    Fibonacci     https://mindblown.smumn.edu/uncategorized/can-beauty-be-
                   sequence.                                              explained-through-math/



                                    The Golden Ratio in Arts and Architecture


                       The golden ratio can be used to achieve beauty, balance and harmony in
                   art, architecture and design. It was used as a tool in art and design to achieve
                   balance in the composition. The following are some of the examples:
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