Finding unknown resistor in parallel circuit with voltage divider

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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



V=IR, Kirchoff's Law

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought that since the resistors are in parallel, the voltage drop across each one would be equivalent, so V=I1(14)=I2(38)=I3(7)=I4(Rx). From here I became stuck. Please help!
 
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  • Circuit diagram of a bridge network with resistors 14 Ω, 38 Ω, 7 Ω and Rx, a central ammeter A, a battery labelled ε and switch S1, with the question Find the electric resistance Rx. Answer in units of Ω.
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rabcdred said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



V=IR, Kirchoff's Law

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought that since the resistors are in parallel, the voltage drop across each one would be equivalent, so V=I1(14)=I2(38)=I3(7)=I4(Rx). From here I became stuck. Please help!

Homework Statement



Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution

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