- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 61.489 is between 61.4 and 61.5
- 61.45 is the midpoint between 61.4 (61.40) and 61.5 (61.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 61.489 is greater than the midpoint (61.45)
- Therefore, 61.489 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 61.5
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