The best replacement for float is double.

The best alternatives to float are rated as following:
★★★★★  double
★★★  decimal
★★★  double java
★★  sink
★★  shares outstanding
★★  double c++
★★  integer
★★  lock
★  sink experiment
★  int
★  sink worksheet
★  double c
★  outstanding shares
★  inline-block
★  sink eggs
★  talas
★  sink science project
★  total float
★  decimal sql
  sink poop
  decimal mysql
  double mysql
  sink density
  sink lab
  displacer
  cgfloat
  sink science experiment
  trowel
  align
  slack
  non free float
  drop in rail
  sink in water
  decimal sql server
  position
  backerboard
  numeric
  lock mortgage rates
  position css
  glue down
  vanilla
  free float
  double precision
  long java
  lock in
  market capitalization
  sink project

Your alternative for float is not listed? Suggest!
Speaking about float, one probably shouldn't forget about clear.

Other search terms related to float and their ratings are:
★★★★★ clear
★★★★ float
★★★★ margin
★★★ inline block
★★★ string
★★ absolute positioning
★★ helium
★ absolute position
★ width
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