Question

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how many meters are in 58.68 feet?
115.8 meters
9 meters
18 meters
17.952 meters
1 meter / 3.26 feet or 3.26 feet / 1 meter
1 kilometer / 0.62 miles or 0.62 miles / 1 kilometer
1 liter / 0.26 gallons or 0.26 gallons / 1 liter
1 kilogram / 2.2 pounds or 2.2 pounds / 1 kilogram

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the conversion factor

We know that 1 meter = 3.26 feet, so the conversion factor is $\frac{1\text{ meter}}{3.26\text{ feet}}$.

Step2: Set up the conversion

To convert 58.68 feet to meters, we multiply 58.68 feet by the conversion factor: $58.68\text{ feet}\times\frac{1\text{ meter}}{3.26\text{ feet}}$.

Step3: Calculate the result

$58.68\div3.26 = 18$ meters.

Answer:

18 meters