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Rounding 42.472 to Nearest Thousandth

Original Number: 42.472

Rounded Result: 42.472

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the thousandths place.
Step 2: Look at the digit immediately to the right (if any).
Step 3: No rounding was necessary because the original number already matches the target precision.
Step 4: Keep digits up to the desired place and remove others.
Final Result: 42.472

How 42.472 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 42
Nearest Tenth 42.5
Nearest Hundredth 42.47
Nearest Thousandth 42.472
Nearest Ten Thousandth 42.4720

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 42.472 rounded to the nearest thousandth?

The number 42.472 rounded to the nearest thousandth is 42.472.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest thousandth?

Look at the digit after the nearest thousandth place. If it is 5 or higher, round up. Otherwise, leave the digit unchanged.

🔹 What is the nearest thousandth digit of 42.472?

It is 2.

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