How Can Vector X Be Expressed Using Vectors A, B, and Scalar c?

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To express vector X in terms of vectors A, B, and scalar c, one must utilize the relationships A x X = B and A . X = c. The dot product equation can be rewritten as |A| |X| cos(θ) = c, while the cross product yields |A x X| = |A| |X| sin(θ) = |B|. To isolate X, it is necessary to decompose vectors A, B, and X into their components. By solving these equations, the components of X can be determined in relation to A and B. Ultimately, the solution requires a component-wise analysis to express X accurately.
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X is an unknown vector satisfying the following relations involving the known vectors A and B and the scalar c,

A x X = B

A . X = c

Express X in terms of A, B, c, and the magnitude of A

I know that:

A . X = |A| |X| cos(θ) = c

and

|A x X| = |A| |X| sin(θ) = |B|

but how do I get X by itself?
 
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You're going to have to break A, B and X into components and find out what the components of X are in terms of the components of A and B.
 
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