A firm wishes to maintain a growth rate of $11\mathrm{.}8\%$ and a dividend payout ratio of $22\%.$ The ratio of total assets to sales is constant at $0\mathrm{.}60,$ and profit margin is $6\mathrm{.}5\%.$

If the firm also wishes to maintain a constant debt$-$equity ratio, what must it be$?($Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to $2$ decimal places.$)$

Debt$-$equity ratio