What Are the Practical Applications of the Fourth Dimension in Analysis?

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The fourth dimension is not a singular concept but refers to the number of coordinates required to define a point, which can extend beyond the traditional three dimensions. In applied mathematics, higher dimensions, such as a 74-dimensional dataset, are common and do not necessarily require real-world significance. In physics, the fourth dimension is often associated with time, allowing for the representation of objects, like cubes, in relation to their position over time. Understanding the fourth dimension aids in complex analyses, particularly in fields like statistics and physics. The discussion highlights the importance of dimensionality in mathematical modeling and analysis.
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How do you calculate an object in 4 dimensions? Like the 4 dimensional cube. I understand that a point is the beginning of a line and a line is the beginning of a plane. From there a plane translates into a 3 dimensional object. A 3 dimensional object translates into a 4 dimensional thing... I am confused at what the fourth dimension represents and what it offers in the field of applied mathematics. So what are some of the uses of the 4th dimension in analysis?
 
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There is no "the" fourth dimension; dimension merely describes the number of coordinates needed to specify a point. I'm doing statistics with a 74 dimensional dataset as we speak; this isn't particularly unusual. There's no need to attach any sort of "real world" significance to it.
 
Although in physics, 4th dimension is usually regarded to be 'time'. Therefore, your representation would be the cube's shape and position as time passes (so, a bunch of different plots of cubes).
 

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