In the number 47.61, the 4 is located in the tens place. This is because, when reading from left to right, the first digit to the left of the decimal point represents the ones place, and the digit to the left of that is the tens place.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What is the place value of 7 in 47.61?
2. How is the place value of a digit affected by its position?
3. What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 47.61?
4. What would the number 47.61 become if the digit in the tens place changed to 5?
5. How do you convert a decimal number to a fraction?

Tip: When identifying place values, always count starting from the decimal point: to the left for whole number places (ones, tens, hundreds) and to the right for decimal places (tenths, hundredths, etc.).