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FIBONACCI

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PERSON'S NAME: Leonardo Fibonacci (also known as Leonardo of Pisa or


Fibonacci Pisano).The name Fibonacci comes from the Latin term "filius" and the
name Bonacci. It means literally, son of Bonacci, because his father's name was
Guglielmo Bonacci.

EARLY LIFE:

 Born around 1170 in Pisa, Italy (exact date unknown)


 Son of Guglielmo Bonacci, a Pisan merchant, was appointed consul over
the community of Pisan merchants in the North African port of Bugia
(now Bejaïa, Algeria).
 Fibonacci was sent to study calculation with an Arab master. Traveled
extensively throughout the Mediterranean with his father, which exposed him to different
number systems and mathematical ideas.

FAMILY LIFE:

 Details about his family life are scarce.


 It is known that his father's work as a merchant played a significant role in shaping his
interest in mathematics.

MAJOR ACCOMPLishments:

 Introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system (including the concept of zero) to Western
Europe in his book "Liber Abaci" (Book of Calculation) published in 1202. This revolutionized
mathematics in Europe.
 Developed the Fibonacci sequence, a famous sequence of numbers where each number is
the sum of the two preceding numbers (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc.). He used it to solve a problem
related to rabbit breeding.
 Authored other influential mathematical works, including "Liber Quadratorum" (Book of
Squares) and "Flos" (Flower).

THREE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FIBONACCI SEQUENCE:

a) It appears not only in rabbit breeding but also in the branching patterns of plants,
the arrangement of leaves on a stem, and the spirals of seashells.

b) The golden ratio of 1.618 is derived from the Fibonacci sequence.The ratio of successive
Fibonacci numbers (as they get larger) approaches the Golden Ratio (approximately
1.618).

c) The Fibonacci sequence can be used in, art, music, and architecture.42

D. The Golden Ratio


The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio, approximately equal to
1.6180339887..., represented by the Greek letter Phi (Φ). The golden ratio is
also known as the divine proportion, the golden mean, or the golden section.It
describes a special relationship between two quantities where the whole is
divided into two parts, and the ratio of the larger part to the whole is equal to
the ratio of the smaller part to the larger part.

Examples of the Golden Ratio in Nature and Art:

 The prevalence of the Golden Ratio in nature suggests a connection between this ratio and
efficient and balanced structures.

 Nature:

o The spiral patterns in seashells (nautilus shell) and sunflowers.


o The branching patterns of trees and leaves.
o The proportions of the human body (considered aesthetically pleasing).

 Art:

o The layout of famous paintings like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
o The design of the Parthenon in Greece.
o The proportions used in musical compositions by composers like Mozart.

1. Why the Golden Ratio is Associated with Beauty and Harmony:

The Golden Ratio is often associated with beauty and harmony for several reasons:

 Visual Appeal: Studies suggest that the human eye finds proportions based on the Golden
Ratio to be aesthetically pleasing.It offers a guideline for achieving facial balance and
symmetry. The Golden Ratio creates a sense of balance and proportion when applied to
visual elements. It avoids both overcrowding and emptiness, creating a sense of visual
harmony.

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