- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 5.489 is between 5.4 and 5.5
- 5.45 is the midpoint between 5.4 (5.40) and 5.5 (5.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.489 is greater than the midpoint (5.45)
- Therefore, 5.489 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.5
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