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Provide a tip that "decimal" value is also a "float"

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Description

Explain that a "float" value can be a decimal, or just link to a glossary def for "float".
e.g. https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v1.8/write_protocols/line_protocol_tutorial/#data-types

##### Relevant URLs
- https://influxdata.slack.com/archives/C03HRU09PHA/p1661245801633279

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Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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2/5
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