- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 36.424 is between 36.4 and 36.5
- 36.45 is the midpoint between 36.4 (36.40) and 36.5 (36.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 36.424 is less than the midpoint (36.45)
- Therefore, 36.424 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 36.4
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